Vocab Set 6: Influence and Effort

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of "evoke"?

• A teacher asking a student to solve a math problem.

• A song that reminds you of a childhood memory.

• A lawyer presenting evidence in court.

• A coach motivating a team before a game.

A manager uses data and statistics to successfully convince the board to approve a new project.

As used in the text, what does the word “convince” most nearly mean?

• Elicit

• Induce

• Invoke

• Provoke

Which word would best describe a person who quickly recovers from a setback?

• Strenuous

• Resilient

• Provoked

• Evoked

Consider a situation where a politician cites a quote from a famous speech to support their argument.

As used in the text, what does the word “cites” most nearly mean?

• Exerts

• Elicits

• Invokes

• Reciprocates

Which of the following actions would most likely "provoke" someone?

• Giving a compliment

• Ignoring someone's opinion

• Offering help to someone

• Sharing a neutral fact

A scientist conducts an experiment to "elicit" a specific reaction from a chemical compound.

What is the scientist trying to do?

• Reveal a hidden quality

• Draw out a response

• Make a physical effort

• Recall a memory

Which of the following best describes a "strenuous" activity?

• Studying social studies in the library

• Listening to music

• Performing a science experiment

• Running a marathon

You helped your friend move last year, and he returns the favor by helping you move to a new house.

Which term best describes this scenario?

• Evince

• Reciprocate

• Exert

• Induce

Which of the following is the best example of "exerting" effort?

• Daydreaming

• Sleeping in late

• Studying for an upcoming exam

• Listening to a presentation

In a debate, a speaker "evinces" confidence through their tone and body language. What does this mean?

• They are hiding their true feelings.

• They are revealing their confidence.

• They are recalling past experiences.

• They are making a physical effort.